First Night Monterey - Celebrating Art and Community!

Art Camps at the First Night Monterey Studio

Spark your child’s creativity at First Night Monterey’s Art Camps! Designed for kids of all ages, our camps use the arts to inspire imagination, build confidence, and develop creative skills in a safe, fun, and non-competitive setting.

No prior experience required—just curiosity and enthusiasm. With age-appropriate instruction in a real art studio, children paint, draw, and create with a wide range of materials while learning, exploring, and having a blast. It’s the perfect place for young artists to discover, experiment, and express themselves.

Summer Art Camps Sign-up Now Open!

Early Bird Registration Fees Discounted thru June 10

We will have six week-long sessions in June and July. Your child is in for a wonderful, creative week at First Night’s Art Camp! They’ll be immersed in drawing, watercolor, painting, and sculpture-making. Plus, each camper will create a unique self-portrait to take home.

At the end of the week, we’ll celebrate your child’s creativity with a special art show on Friday afternoon! Each young artist will set up their work, with one piece beautifully framed and others thoughtfully displayed. Family and friends are welcome to join us in honoring their artistic journey!

Greenfield Summer Art Camp Registration Open!

Five weeks of Art Camp FREE to Greenfield youth!

Drawing, Painting, Watercolor and Sculpture! All materials are provided. Lunch, snacks and beverages are also included.

We will have an Art Exhibit and Reception on Saturday, August 1 from 1:00-2:30pm. Family and friends are welcome to join us in honoring their artistic journey!

Camp supported by the City of Greenfield, Harden Foundation, Pebble Beach Foundation and Monterey Peninsula Foundation in coordination with First Night Monterey.

Call for Artists First Night Monterey 2027

First Night Monterey 2027 on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026 will be our 34th Annual Community Celebration of the Arts on New Year’s Eve! First Night Monterey invites artists, performers, musicians, dancers, visual artists, and community arts groups to apply.

This year’s theme "Color the Night" celebrates creativity, joy, imagination, and the power of the arts to bring our community together. First Night Monterey is a family-friendly, alcohol-free celebration featuring performances, art activities, cultural traditions, and creative experiences throughout downtown Monterey.

We are seeking a wide variety of artists and performers to help create a vibrant and memorable evening for residents, visitors, families, and people of all ages. Artists interested in participating are invited to submit an application for consideration. Apply now to be part of Color the Night!

See the Submissions for our FNM 2027 Poster!

The theme for First Night Monterey 2027 is "Color The Night" and CSUMB students have submitted their posters for judging! At right is the winning design from last year.

First Night Monterey staff collaborates closely with CSUMB and the Service Learning class, which provides students with valuable hands-on experience in publication design while contributing to the promotion and success of First Night Monterey's annual event. The student whose design is selected as the winner of the competition receives opportunities to produce the FNM graphics for print and web.